Ethan vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Ethan Rank #19

Josiah Rank #53

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Ethan or Josiah more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Josiah mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and Josiah boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.